Details of Action
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1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.
Property Information
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Location5000 Rutledge Pike
Southeast side of Rutledge Pike, northwest of the I-40 / I-640 interchange
Council District 4
Size10,000 square feet
Sector
Currently on the Property
Auto repair business
Growth PlanUrban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
SewerKnoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.